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Steel Shadow Muted#3B4A54
Aqua Shadow Muted#3B5454
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Steel Shadow Muted vs Aqua Shadow Muted

A detailed comparison of #3B4A54 and #3B5454 — analogous colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.13:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Steel Shadow Muted
Text on Aqua Shadow Muted

Color Properties

#3B4A54
HEX
#3B5454
rgb(59, 74, 84)
RGB
rgb(59, 84, 84)
hsl(205, 18%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(180, 18%, 28%)
205°
Hue
180°
18%
Saturation
18%
28%
Lightness
28%
Blue
Family
Teal
Hue Diff
25\u00B0 — Analogous

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #3B4A54, #3B5454);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.13:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 25\u00B0 hue difference, making them analogous. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Steel Shadow Muted
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Aqua Shadow Muted
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